GMi Companies

GMi Companies, maker of visual communication tools, display products, and furniture solutions, recently saw the completion of a 1600-panel rooftop solar array at their Lebanon, Ohio, facility. The 950 kilowatt (kW) standing seam roof mount is expected to supply almost 100% of the facility’s electrical use, achieving Net Zero Energy over the course of the year.

The facility’s solar installation is projected to deliver over $70,000 in energy cost savings in its first year and nearly $5.8 million over 30 years. Over its lifetime, the array is estimated to offset approximately 14,400 metric tons of carbon dioxide, which is equivalent to planting 216,100 trees. GMi, after coordinating with the local utility, determined they could supply 100% of their net annual usage with energy from the sun. Because there are no backup batteries, GMi will still pull grid power at night or cloudy days, but they will be credited for the excess amount of solar on sunny days.

The family-owned company which has been operating since 1976, names environmental responsibility as one of its core values. The solar array is an integral part of setting up the next generation for financial success with environmental stewardship, as GMi lowers its future electric bills.

• 950 kW
• Mount Type: Roof Mounted
• Location: Lebanon, OH
• Project: Completed 2026